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The PGDip Women's Studies at the University of York is an interdisciplinary program that challenges preconceptions, broadens understanding, and encourages reflection on the ethical implications of feminist research. It offers a unique opportunity to study the complex issues and debates within women's studies and gain a critical understanding of the intersections between feminist thought and wider social and cultural debates.
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Degree Overview:
PGDip Women's Studies at University of York:
This program challenges preconceptions, broadens understanding, and encourages reflection on the ethical implications of feminist research. It offers a unique opportunity to study the complex issues and debates within women's studies and gain a critical understanding of the intersections between feminist thought and wider social and cultural debates. You'll explore diverse theoretical and methodological approaches, engaging with a range of cutting-edge topics and acquiring advanced research skills.
Program Objectives:
- Interrogate and explain complex issues and debates within Women's Studies, including the problematics of the concept "gender" and the differences among women.
- Analyze gendered lives and broader socio-political and cultural issues through interdisciplinary feminist approaches.
- Develop advanced research skills, adopting a reflexive practice and a critical awareness of the politics of research.
- Apply sophisticated knowledge of research methods, understanding their strengths and limitations.
- Communicate complex arguments cogently and with nuance, both in written and oral form.
Program Description:
The PGDip Women's Studies is an interdisciplinary program with a strong emphasis on practical research and feminist methodologies. It offers:
- A diverse range of modules taught by academics actively engaged in various fields.
- Opportunity to select option modules from different departments, including Centre for Women's Studies, English and Related Literature, and Sociology.
- Extracurricular events like Feminist Research and Careers Skills workshops for deeper engagement and alumni connection.
- A focus on intersectional lens, exploring the complex interplay of gender with race, ethnicity, class, age, dis/ability, and sexuality.
- A commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment for all students, regardless of background or prior knowledge.
Outline:
Program Structure:
- Length: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time.
- Start Date: September 2024.
- Core Modules:
- Approaching Women's Studies
- Introduction to Qualitative Methods and Data Analysis
- Feminist Research Methodologies
- Ways of (Feminist) Knowing
- Option Modules: Examples include:
- Gender and Migration
- Gender and Violence
- Introduction to Quantitative Methods and Data Analysis
- Feminist Cultural Activism
- Feminist Histories - Feminist Historiography
- Feminism and Sexuality
- Women, Citizenship, and Conflict
- Assessment: A combination of presentations, reflexive journals, portfolio work, and essays.
- Teaching: Two-hour seminars led by tutors, with group work and full class discussions. Personal supervision and regular meetings with tutors.
- Location: Centre for Women's Studies on Campus East.
Assessment:
- Assessment methods include:
- Presentations
- Reflexive journals
- Portfolio work
- Essays
- Detailed written and verbal feedback provided on all assessments.
- Opportunities to discuss work with tutors for further improvement.
- Feedback on non-graded assignments to identify strengths and areas for development.
Teaching:
- Teaching format: Two-hour seminars with group work and full class discussions.
- Led by world-leading academics who challenge independent thinking.
- Personal supervision and regular meetings with tutors.
- Access to a kitchen, small library, and course resources in the Centre for Women's Studies building.
- All module materials available on the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
Careers:
Career Opportunities:
- Advocacy
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Gender consultancy
- Research and teaching
- International and Humanitarian Work
- Politics
- Reproductive and sexual health services
Transferable Skills:
- Reflexive independent learning
- Research and information analysis skills
- Critical thinking and argument construction
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Intellectual independence and autonomy
- Teamwork
- Flexible and open-minded approach to work
Other:
- The program is designed to be relevant and interesting to a diverse range of students, regardless of their chosen discipline.
- The program is interdisciplinary and cross-cultural, fostering a diverse and engaging learning experience.
- The program emphasizes a feminist sensitivity to difference and power relations, advocating transferable skills for public engagement and career development.
- The program provides a suitable foundation for graduates wishing to pursue further education in the field.
- The program prepares graduates to become responsible global citizens, equipped to analyze their own preconceptions and engage with a wide variety of social/political issues.
Tuition Fees and Payment Information:
Annual tuition fees for 2024/25 Study modeUK (home)International and EU Full-time (1 year) £7,950£17,940 Part-time (2 years)This is the year 1 fee. Fees for future years are subject to confirmation. £3,975£8,970 Students on a Student Visa are not currently permitted to study part-time at York. For courses which are longer than one year, the tuition fees quoted are for the first year of study. UK (home) fees may increase in subsequent years (up to a maximum of 2%). International fees may increase in subsequent years in line with the prevailing Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate (up to a maximum of 10%).
